The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Charity warns over impending move

The second instalment of £324 will hit bank accounts later this year

The mass transfer to Universal Credit, that was paused during the coronavirus pandemic, has been recontinued with the Department for Work and Pensions warning people in four new places that they will need to move over to the new system

Payments may be reduced or stopped if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

These are the things to watch out for in the month of August as the cost of living crisis grows exponentially worse as it continues to put a strain on households.

Check if your disability benefit qualifies for the one-off payment due in September.

Seven million low income households should have had the first £326 instalment of the £650 payment, but a million at least will have to wait

There are a lot of financial changes and deadlines you need to know about that are happening in August, particularly as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen

Claimants will be receiving letters telling them their existing benefits are coming to an end and they have a deadline to move on to Universal Credit